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8721 16 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06397-0026Map

Owner of record: Chen, Xin Wang

8721 16 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Xin Wang. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immedistely make site safe

    Dec 22, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:bldg facade is in complete disrepair along exposure 3&4.aluminum siding missing,loosew/ penetrations made throughout exterior wall to access plumbing lines

    Oct 16, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 13, 2014 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1923
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,530 ft²
Lot area
3,205 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
311
Council district
50
Block / lot
6397 / 26
Assessed value
$436,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302154, last renewed Jan 2, 2026.

Questions about 8721 16 Avenue

Who owns 8721 16 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Xin Wang.

Does 8721 16 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 8721 16 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 8721 16 Avenue built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 8721 16 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.